Occupations of the People., TABLE XIV.—Defining the Principles of the Method adopted in the Classification of Occupations, in accordance with the uniform Scheme agreed upon by the Conference of Statists held in Hobart in March, 1890 ; and showing the number of Persons, Males, and Females employed or belonging to the principal Groups of Business, Calling, or Service, or belonging to the principal Divisions of Dependants, arranged systematically under Classes, Sub-classes, Orders, Sub-orders, and Sub-groups—continued.
Persons. Males. Females.
Order 18.—Persons engaged in the Alteration, Modification, or Manufacture, or in other Processes relating to Metals or Mineral Matters.
Sub-order 1.—In the conversion of Coal and other Mineral Substances to purposes of Heat, Light, or forms of energy not otherwise classed.
1. Gas Manufacturer, Officer, Clerk, Workman 101 101
2. Coke Manufacturer
3. Electric Light or Energy Producer, Officer, Clerk 1 1
4. Charcoal-burner 5 5
5. Others
Sub-order 2.—Manufactures and Processes related to Stone, Clay, Earthenware, Glass, and Minerals not otherwise classed.
1. Stone Cutter, Dresser, Breaker (not engaged in Houses or Buildings)
2. Limeburner 20 20
3. Plaster, Cement Maker
4. Brick, Tile Maker 181 180 1
5. Pottery Maker 28 28
6. Glass Manufacturer, Worker 2 2
7. China, Earthenware Maker, Mender 3 3
8. Asphalt and Pitch Manufacturer 1 1
9. Asbestos Manufacturer
10. Others
Sub-order 3.—Gold, Silver, and Precious Stones.
1. Goldsmith, Silversmith, Jeweller 38 38
2. Lapidary, Precious Stones Worker 2 2
3. Electro-plater, Plater
4. Persons employed in Mining Gold
5. Others
Sub-order 4.—Metals other than Gold and Silver.
1. Copper-smith, Worker 4 4
2. Tin, Zinc Worker 94 93 1
3. Lead, Antimony Worker
4. Malleable Iron Manufacturer, Worker, Roller, Smelter, Puddler 21 21
5. Engineer, Fitter, Iron Turner, Boiler Maker, Brazier 110 110
6. Cast-iron Founder, Moulder, Worker 97 97
7. Blacksmith, Farrier, Whitesmith 768 768
8. Brass-founder, Moulder, Worker 9 9
9. Locksmith 4 4
10. Others 1 1
Order 19.—Persons engaged in the Construction or Repair of Buildings, Roads, Railways, Canals, Docks, Earthworks, &c. in the disposal of Silt, Dead Matter, or Refuse, or in operations the nature of which is undefined.
Sub-order 1.—Houses and Buildings.
1. Master Builder, Contractor, Measurer, Foreman, Clerk 249 249
2. Mason, Hewer, Hodman, Mason's Labourer 216 216
3. Bricklayer, Bricklayer's Labourer, Hodman 205 205
4. Carpenter, Joiner, Turner, Carpenter's Labourer 1,490 1,490
5. Slater, Shingler, Slater's Labourer 7 7
6. Plasterer, Plasterer's Labourer 170 170
7. House Painter, Paper-hanger, Glazier 345 345
8. House Plumber, Bell-hanger 61 61
9. Others
Sub-order 2.—Roads, Railways, Earthworks, &c., or Undefined.
1. Contractor 368 368
2. Skilled Assistant, Foreman, Inspector, Time-keeper, Clerk 72 72
3. Carter, Waggoner
4. Engine-driver, Fireman 42 42
5. Navvy, Labourer, Excavator 1,795 1,795
6. Stone-breaking Machine Worker, Stone Breaker 10 10
7. Dredge Worker, Diving Bell Worker 5 5
8. Drainer 3 3
9. Others